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Ideas over anger

Ideas over anger The letter dated July 15 contains a critical error. The CDC report on gun deaths in 2020 is actually 45,222, of which 19,384 were murders. Suicides with a gun were 24,292. Now 19,000 deaths doesn’t feel like that big of a number. Unless you’re the parent, grandparent, child or spouse of the victim. Then you have a 100% participation rate and a traumatic life change. So, do we do nothing? That doesn’t feel right. Ban a class of weapons? They only work if the public is solidly in favor. And in the U.S. now, we’re not. So, what to do? I have no ...

Thank You

We would like to express our appreciation to everyone who sent flowers, cards, food, phone calls and all your prayers and visits during our mother’s illness and death. A special thank you to Dr. Kelli Cawley and Dr. Dennis. A special thank you to the Marietta Amedisys Hospice, the nurses and aides were great to mom. Kim, April, Valerie, Debbie and all of the aides you all were great with mom. A special thank you to Marietta Bible Center Church for the lovely meal. To the three ladies who sang at the funeral. A special thank you too McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home for ...

Judgment

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. On that judgment day those who believe in abortion for any reason they choose, will find out if they were right or wrong. Ward Cline New Matamoras

The Circular Argument

After reading that the House of Representatives passed legislation designed to protect the right of couples to use contraceptive devices or medications to prevent pregnancy during intercourse, the confusion began. If a couple decides that they are not ready to have children, don’t want to raise children or have already given birth or adopted all the children they can afford to raise…why would the State tell them to either “stop having marital relations, i.e. intercourse OR carry any pregnancy that results to term or else! I think the people who are pushing “forced ...

Professional response appreciated

Recently, Washington State Community College was alerted by the Marietta Police Department of a possible bomb on the second floor of the Arts and Sciences building. As president of WSCC, it was a phone call I hoped to never receive and it was an enormous relief when we got word that all campus buildings were secure and there was no evidence of any explosive devices. I am grateful to the Marietta Police Department, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol for the prompt response to the situation and their swift work in giving us the all-clear. ...

Thanks to Rudolph family for Broughton donation

How fortunate this area is to have visionary George Broughton and family always working selflessly on our behalf. Also kudos to the Victor Rudolph family for the very generous donation expanding the Broughton Nature Preserve. The green space in this area is shrinking and having outdoor space for recreation, exercise and enjoying nature is critically important. The natural area will be enjoyed for generations in the future for a wide variety of activities. Please express your appreciation by visiting the nature preserve with your family, and if you happen to see anyone ...